While the standard flowers and a card are sure to be popular this year, studies indicate children and husbands are going high-tech with smartphones, cameras and electronic tablets for Mother's Day.
The average person celebrating Mother's Day is expected to spend $140.73 on gifts, up from $126.90 last year, which is a return to 2008 spending levels. Total spending is expected to reach $16.3 billion, according to National Retail Federation's 2011 Mother's Day Consumer Intentions and Actions survey.
What do you think about when you think about Mother’s Day? Maybe you’ll reminisce about the vase you made out of clay for her in the third grade, but chances are you’re imagining getting together with family and eating.
While several people interviewed by Patch said they were planning to eat at home because they have young children or abhor crowds, others, recognizing the creativity and variety of area chefs, are headed out to treat or be treated. Local eateries are gearing up for perhaps the busiest day of the year with traditional brunch buffets and dinner specials, and many moms say they prefer to return to their favorite spots for their special day.
Here's another thing you can thank dear Mom for this weekend: plenty of excuses to shop in her honor. Read on for San Francisco Mother's Day shopping and style events happening throughout the City and beyond.
The Blues Jeans Bar: A Kasil Workshop pop-up shop offers a chance to meet designer David Lim and save 20 percent off the spring and summer collection at the Union Street store Saturday (1-5pm).
Convert: Another chance to meet Lim and explore the Kasil Workshop line comes on Sunday at this Berkeley store. During an afternoon "No Mom Jeans" trunk show (1-4pm), shoppers can save 20 percent on Kasil purchases and receive expert styling advice from Amanda Castro of Beyond Black. Mimosas and chocolate-dipped strawberries are added enticements.
The average person celebrating Mother's Day is expected to spend $140.73 on gifts, up from $126.90 last year, which is a return to 2008 spending levels. Total spending is expected to reach $16.3 billion, according to National Retail Federation's 2011 Mother's Day Consumer Intentions and Actions survey.
What do you think about when you think about Mother’s Day? Maybe you’ll reminisce about the vase you made out of clay for her in the third grade, but chances are you’re imagining getting together with family and eating.
While several people interviewed by Patch said they were planning to eat at home because they have young children or abhor crowds, others, recognizing the creativity and variety of area chefs, are headed out to treat or be treated. Local eateries are gearing up for perhaps the busiest day of the year with traditional brunch buffets and dinner specials, and many moms say they prefer to return to their favorite spots for their special day.
Here's another thing you can thank dear Mom for this weekend: plenty of excuses to shop in her honor. Read on for San Francisco Mother's Day shopping and style events happening throughout the City and beyond.
The Blues Jeans Bar: A Kasil Workshop pop-up shop offers a chance to meet designer David Lim and save 20 percent off the spring and summer collection at the Union Street store Saturday (1-5pm).
Convert: Another chance to meet Lim and explore the Kasil Workshop line comes on Sunday at this Berkeley store. During an afternoon "No Mom Jeans" trunk show (1-4pm), shoppers can save 20 percent on Kasil purchases and receive expert styling advice from Amanda Castro of Beyond Black. Mimosas and chocolate-dipped strawberries are added enticements.
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